Post by summerteeth214 on Mar 25, 2013 14:49:13 GMT -5

I'm trying to find my camera so I can post a pic of it, but I bought a Michael Jackson picture disc in Savannah that is one of the single greatest purchases I've ever made. It's a best of Jackson 5/early solo MJ, so it's got a decent track list, as well.

Post by maki514 on Mar 30, 2013 7:17:17 GMT -5

I picked up a few more lp's last week and probably heading out again today. My addiction seems to only grow stronger....

Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine XXHow To Destroy Angels - Welcome Oblivion Two Gallants - The Bloom and the BlightSigur Ros - Varud 10' (I picked this up at the show on Wed. Very cool it plays from the inside out and the show was amazing as well.)

Post by itrainmonkeys on Apr 3, 2013 11:22:05 GMT -5

Cool news from Amazon:

Earlier this year, Amazon launched a service called AutoRip for CDs, which gives customers free digital copies of every CD they purchased from Amazon going back to 1998 and going forward for new CD purchases. The copies can be streamed or downloaded as MP3s from Amazon's Cloud Player. It turns out, Amazon was only scratching the surface: starting today, the company is offering AutoRip for vinyl records purchased on Amazon since 1998 and for all new vinyl bought from the website going forward.

"Many of our music customers are vinyl fans and it’s traditionally been very difficult to make digital versions of vinyl records," said Steve Boom, head of digital music at Amazon, in a statement. "Now customers can enjoy the albums they buy wherever they are, not just when they have access to a record player.”

"IT’S TRADITIONALLY BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE DIGITAL VERSIONS OF VINYL RECORDS."

The move is a savvy one for Amazon, given that vinyl music sales have been resurgent since 2008, and are showing no signs of slowing down, while CD sales continue to drop year-over-year. It also doesn't hurt that Amazon's Cloud Player is available now with apps optimized for iPhone, iPad, Android via the Amazon MP3 app, and of course, Kindle Fire. Where Amazon spins AutoRip off to next is anyone's guess, but video seems like a likelier bet than cassette tapes, in our opinion.

Post by onion on Apr 5, 2013 14:44:59 GMT -5

Earlier this year, Amazon launched a service called AutoRip for CDs, which gives customers free digital copies of every CD they purchased from Amazon going back to 1998 and going forward for new CD purchases. The copies can be streamed or downloaded as MP3s from Amazon's Cloud Player. It turns out, Amazon was only scratching the surface: starting today, the company is offering AutoRip for vinyl records purchased on Amazon since 1998 and for all new vinyl bought from the website going forward.

"Many of our music customers are vinyl fans and it’s traditionally been very difficult to make digital versions of vinyl records," said Steve Boom, head of digital music at Amazon, in a statement. "Now customers can enjoy the albums they buy wherever they are, not just when they have access to a record player.”

"IT’S TRADITIONALLY BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE DIGITAL VERSIONS OF VINYL RECORDS."

The move is a savvy one for Amazon, given that vinyl music sales have been resurgent since 2008, and are showing no signs of slowing down, while CD sales continue to drop year-over-year. It also doesn't hurt that Amazon's Cloud Player is available now with apps optimized for iPhone, iPad, Android via the Amazon MP3 app, and of course, Kindle Fire. Where Amazon spins AutoRip off to next is anyone's guess, but video seems like a likelier bet than cassette tapes, in our opinion.

That's really cool.

I am not in the vinyl game (although the gf has been pushing to buy one), but it's cool that most purchases through record labels include the digital download with their vinyl sales.

Post by jeffp1717 on Apr 15, 2013 9:15:31 GMT -5

We have this FYE nearby that sells vinyl and every once in a while I'll go in there since they typically have some pretty cool stuff and killer deals on it. Yesterday was buy one get one 1/2 off; each of these were priced at $5 so I came away with a nice little haul.

Post by Pops on Apr 24, 2013 8:05:47 GMT -5

So it looks like we are gonna commit to getting in the vinyl game and are gonna pick up a turntable.

I've been scanning Craigslist for vinyl collections, and I found a lot of 33 1/3 records.

I did quick research regarding record speeds, and I read that 33 1/3 is shizzy quality for music, and more meant for spoken word. Is that true? Should I baulk?

This was true back in the 20s and 30s perhaps but the 78 has been long retired. In fact 78 records aren't even vinyl and will likely damage a modern record player. Most records (not including the 45 rpm singles) are made at 33 1/3 because with the micro grooves you can get like 20-25 minutes per side vice the 2 or 3 minutes on a 78. Not to mention that most record players will be suited for a 33 (usually with an insert for 45). The 33 is what we call the long playing record - LP. So short version, you're just fine buying 33s unless you're looking for a shellacked version of Bizet's Carmen from 1909 or a Peruvian version of an old Beatles album.

Post by gardenfresh on Apr 24, 2013 8:13:29 GMT -5

I bought OK Computer and both of the records are the same. I don't have the first half of the album

Eeny meeny eeny meeny?

Sounds kinky. You should take pictures and e-mail the record company to see if they will mail you a new one. Before that take it back to the store. Get on this right away, the sooner you hear 'Lucky' the better.

Post by onion on Apr 24, 2013 8:28:52 GMT -5

So it looks like we are gonna commit to getting in the vinyl game and are gonna pick up a turntable.

I've been scanning Craigslist for vinyl collections, and I found a lot of 33 1/3 records.

I did quick research regarding record speeds, and I read that 33 1/3 is shizzy quality for music, and more meant for spoken word. Is that true? Should I baulk?

This was true back in the 20s and 30s perhaps but the 78 has been long retired. In fact 78 records aren't even vinyl and will likely damage a modern record player. Most records (not including the 45 rpm singles) are made at 33 1/3 because with the micro grooves you can get like 20-25 minutes per side vice the 2 or 3 minutes on a 78. Not to mention that most record players will be suited for a 33 (usually with an insert for 45). The 33 is what we call the long playing record - LP. So short version, you're just fine buying 33s unless you're looking for a shellacked version of Bizet's Carmen from 1909 or a Peruvian version of an old Beatles album.

Post by chicken4 on Apr 24, 2013 8:32:27 GMT -5

I CAN NOW PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONVERSATION... Gf picked up some vinyls for my birthday, to start collecting. However i don't have a player. I just did a quick look on amazon based on reviews. I'm liking this:

and for 150 i can get speakers and speaker wire and rig up my room to my liking. Any input for what a nub should be looking for when it comes to this. Also, i live in the philly area, so any recommendations for a good record store would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Post by sangvincent on Apr 24, 2013 12:01:21 GMT -5

I bought OK Computer and both of the records are the same. I don't have the first half of the album

Eeny meeny eeny meeny?

Sounds kinky. You should take pictures and e-mail the record company to see if they will mail you a new one. Before that take it back to the store. Get on this right away, the sooner you hear 'Lucky' the better.

Post by patty_d_27 on Apr 24, 2013 13:40:43 GMT -5

I CAN NOW PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONVERSATION... Gf picked up some vinyls for my birthday, to start collecting. However i don't have a player. I just did a quick look on amazon based on reviews. I'm liking this:

and for 150 i can get speakers and speaker wire and rig up my room to my liking. Any input for what a nub should be looking for when it comes to this. Also, i live in the philly area, so any recommendations for a good record store would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

don't know how are out of Philly you live, but The Vinyl Closet in North Wales is a great place for used records. Also in Philly, my favorite place to go is Repo Records. Siren Records in Dolyestown is also another good one

Post by chicken4 on Apr 24, 2013 14:24:58 GMT -5

I CAN NOW PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONVERSATION... Gf picked up some vinyls for my birthday, to start collecting. However i don't have a player. I just did a quick look on amazon based on reviews. I'm liking this:

and for 150 i can get speakers and speaker wire and rig up my room to my liking. Any input for what a nub should be looking for when it comes to this. Also, i live in the philly area, so any recommendations for a good record store would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

don't know how are out of Philly you live, but The Vinyl Closet in North Wales is a great place for used records. Also in Philly, my favorite place to go is Repo Records. Siren Records in Dolyestown is also another good one

thanks for your help. North Wales and Dolyestown are pretty far from me. But now i know if i am ever in the area or want to make a drive. I've been to Repo before. Now i have an actual reason to go there though. Thanks

Post by itrainmonkeys on Apr 24, 2013 16:39:48 GMT -5

Jack White laid down a version of Loretta Lynn's classic country song 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in the Third Man Records recording booth during Record Store Day.

Scroll down to listen the track, which was recorded in Nashville as part of the global Record Store Day celebrations over the weekend. Neil Young also recorded a song in the booth – as seen via the Third Man Instagram account, pictured below - however, details of his track have not yet been released.

The 1947 Voice-o-Graph is the only public vinyl record recording booth in the world. 111 seconds of audio can be recorded in the booth and the audio is cut to a six-inch phonograph disc.

A host of fans queued at the Third Man Records store in Nashville to use the booth during the weekend. The Third Man blog says:

"Whether it was a marriage proposal, folk song, last will and testament, poem, one act play, a Sir-Mix-a-Lot cover or birthday greetings, accompanied by everything from a vintage 1920's Gibson mandolin, a boombox or an iPhone, every last recording from the booth was inspired and fulfilling."

Scroll down to watch a video of Jack White's Raconteurs bandmate Brendan Benson demonstrating how to use the booth.